Making Friends as an Adult

What is one reason the speaker found it easier to make friends during school years?

• There were fewer people around.

• Teachers assigned group projects.

• There were more social media platforms.

• The speaker was more introverted.

According to the speaker, what is a key factor in forming friendships?

• Having similar job titles.

• Having the same number of friends.

• Living close to each other.

• Sharing the same hobbies.

What is the speaker's advice for those who have recently moved to a new place?

• Spend more time on social media.

• Focus on maintaining old friendships.

• Commit to making new friends in the new location.

• Avoid meeting new people.

What should you do to increase your chances of meeting new people?

• Accept reasonable invitations.

• Decline invitations to events.

• Only meet people online.

• Stay at home and wait for invitations.

What is a common mistake people make when trying to make friends?

• Accepting too many invitations.

• Not recognizing good invitations.

• Being too open about their lives.

• Joining too many groups.

What is a characteristic of a 'giver' in friendships?

• Being self-centered.

• Always expecting favors in return.

• Avoiding social gatherings.

• Showing generosity with time and attention.

How can you show genuine interest in others?

• Talk about yourself constantly.

• Ask questions about their lives.

• Focus on your own achievements.

• Ignore their stories.

Why is it important to be a good listener in friendships?

• It helps you dominate conversations.

• It makes you appear uninterested.

• It allows you to avoid social events.

• It attracts people to you.

What is a benefit of finding common ground with others?

• It creates more opportunities for arguments.

• It limits the topics you can discuss.

• It helps deepen friendships.

• It makes conversations awkward.

What should you do if you want to develop a friendship with someone?

• Wait for them to reach out to you.

• Make a list and invest in those relationships.

• Only communicate through social media.

• Avoid making any plans with them.